Subject: If plastic wrap sticks by static cling, why does it stick to itself?
Date: Mon Oct 5 12:36:40 1998
Posted by Phil Medina
Grade level: teacher/prof
School: Gaudineer Middle School
City: Springfield State/Province: NJ
Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 907609000.Ph
Message:
If plastic wrap clings because of static charge, it should not cling
to itself since like charges repel. However, the wrap often clings to
itself regardless of orientation (fron to back; front to front etc).
Re: If plastic wrap sticks by static cling, why does it stick to itself?
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